Visit our "Search the ER&L 2015 Program" page to peruse all the accepted and peer-reviewed sessions for the 10th Anniversary Electronic Resources and Libraries Conference, February 22-25, 2015.
Click to view information about ER&L 2015 Online and Austin registration.
Short Talks: Enhancing Learning
Abstract
This "Enhancing Learning"-themed session is comprised of three 15-minute, peer-reviewed ER&L short talks. In ER&L short talk sessions, presenters will change every 15 minutes (after an individual presentation and brief Q&A period.)
[Moderator: Steven Harris, University of Nevada Reno]
2:15pm
Title: Fifteen Apps in Fifteen Minutes
(http://proposalspace.com/p/4559/s?key=cFjpH9S7x5Qr2S5S)
Description:
This session will identify and briefly demonstrate fifteen (free) apps available on iOS and Android devices that are useful in education settings (classrooms or libraries).
2:30pm
Title: going live with beta - a libguides 2 experience
(http://proposalspace.com/p/4560/s?key=cFjpH9S7x5Qr2S5S)
Description:
An overview and discussion of the migration to LibGuides2 at the University Library, reaching tight timelines, coordinating communications and training to maximize effectiveness. Lessons learned and tips for improving on similar projects will also be covered.
2:45pm
Title: Creation Spaces: Teaching Students to Create and Explore with Code
(http://proposalspace.com/p/4562/s?key=cFjpH9S7x5Qr2S5S)
Description:
Calls of “learn to code” are everywhere lately. But what do people mean by learning to code and how can academic libraries engage with this trend? This talk will assess and explore resources and ideas for ways in which academic libraries can incorporate coding into digital and information literacy programming.